16° TORINO FILM FESTIVAL
Retrospective - The Birth of The Cinema In Africa

GARGA M'BOSSE' (CACTUS)

GARGA M'BOSSE' (CACTUS)
by Mahama Johnson Traoré
Country: Senegal
Year: 1974
Duration: 80''


The drought forces a peasant couple to go to the city, where they meet people's indifference. Only a trade unionist will offer them any help.

"I chose the figure of the trade unionist to suggest that, despite their different needs, people have to work together to unite peasants and workers" (M.J. Traoré).

Biography

film director

Mahama Johnson Traoré

Cast

& Credits

Director and screenplay: Mahama Johnson Traoré.
Director of photography: Georges Caristan.
Cast: Abdou Camara, Oumar Mbaye, Doudou Coumba, Makourédia Gueye.
Production company: Sunu Film Dakar e SR2.
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